Archive for April, 2011
5 Weight loss tips to boost your metabolism
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 16:05 No CommentsMetabolism is a term used very often in weight loss and many people fail to understand what is metabolism and the role it plays in losing weight. In plain English metabolism is a term used to describe the rate at which your body burns calories. Young people and those who are not overweight turn to [...]
Score a Surfer’s Body With 3 Toning Moves
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 14:25 No CommentsInspired to take to the waves after seeing the hit movie Soul Surfer? Try this fun surf-inspired workout. Whether you’re paddling on your board for the first time, ready to hang ten, or just want to look good in your bikini while you watch from the&nbs…
Poll: Dr. Sears’ or Gary Taubes’ Obesity Theory?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:28 No CommentsI think Dr. Barry Sears was feeling a little bit left out of the diet wars lately. With all the press, Dr. Oz, Gary Taubes, and now Pierre Dukan are getting, it’s only fair that Sears, founder of The Zone Diet, would want a piece of the action. He recently did an interview for NBC’s Daytime and said the nation’s…
Eat Like Gwyneth Day 7: Our first whole roasted chicken experience
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 18:04 No CommentsWillow and Stephanie (registered dietitians from C&J Nutrition
and SELF contributing experts) are testing recipes from Gwyneth
Paltrow’s new cookbook, “My Father’s Daughter.” Let’s see what they
thought of our May cover girl’s family-inspired di…
Beginner’s Guide: Spinning (don’t be intimidated!)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 14:22 No CommentsPeeked in, but still intimidated by the loud music and sweat covered bodies of the spinning room? Don’t be! Spinning is a great indoor cardio workout that blasts up to 400 calories a class, tones legs, and sculpts abs. Bonus: Once you’re in the seat (o…